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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Short Story: The Walk to Guanajuato
All right! After much hype (self-inflicted), I’m finally posting some online fiction. Today I’m posting “The Walk to Guanajuato,” a short story I wrote in 2005. I think it’s best not to preface it too much, so all I will … Continue reading
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Friday links: Not feeling Apple
No writing yesterday, as I was without Powerbook. I got the call that it’s back from the shop, though they could not replicate the issue. I’m pissed. Sometimes going to get technical help feels like you’re going to court to … Continue reading
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Docket Thursdays: Liberation from the Robots
So my powerbook is indeed getting prodded and poked to see what’s up with its USB ports and wonky optical drive. Thus, I’ll be doing some writing longhand, though at this point, I’m hesitant to work on Carapace with my … Continue reading
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Cesar Torres, why the yarghs?
Yargh. Gentle Readers, as you well know, I try to keep this here Intertube pamphlet fresh by posting on average about 4 times a week. I This week is tougher and there’s been little free time. Nevertheless, there’s no lack … Continue reading
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Docket Thursdays: Timpanic fury!
I can’t stand it. I got an ear infection. I’ve been haunted by these since I was a teen, and I am sick of it. Last time I got one was about 3 years ago, training for a triathlon, and … Continue reading
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Synopses: Ever written one?
They’re challenging. You take your manuscript (it must be a completed manuscript, people) and you summarize it in a handful of pages. It’s sort of like making a reduction or a foam. Some agents specifically ask for a synopsis, which … Continue reading
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Wait! Was that who I think it was?
It was a good writing weekend overall. I wrote about 2,300 words in the new novel, and though it was a slow, slow start, it’s been really rewarding to work on getting certain elements of language and setting just right. … Continue reading
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Professional linkity advice
Swivet has a great roundup, mostly focusing on the dos and don’ts of the publishing process for novel manuscripts, first time authors, etc. And for the record, this here blog will not chronicle my query/sale process in any more detail … Continue reading
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Docket Thursdays
Today: Work on the new manuscript. And get the writing done. Simple.
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Mr. Wu!
Today, Jeff Vandermeer interviews writer Rjurik Davidson, who discusses the state of the short story. You should also check out Davidson’s blog. Oh, and in other news, I kicked out 500 words yesterday on the short story project. Finally! Hope … Continue reading
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